Occupational Therapist - Development Role
This is anexciting opportunity to work in the Navigo Rehabilitation Team who arededicated to supporting individuals in mental health rehabilitation, promotingempowerment and independence.
Weuse a variety of approaches to enable service users to improve theirindependence, safety and quality of life. From working with individualsresiding at Hope Court (community rehabilitation unit) and Brocklesby Lodge(inpatient rehabilitation) as well as in their own homes to provide practicaland educational support and compensatory strategies to enable them to do whatthey need, want and like to do. We create plans with people to support them toachieve their goals and aspirations.
Main duties of the job
Thesuccessful applicant will directly line manage the rehabilitation Therapy team,as well as be directly involved in the assessment and delivery of identifiedoccupational needs of the individuals using the service.
You will beexpected to:
Hold acaseload in which you will be expected to manage autonomously and usingprioritisation skills to ensure people are seen in a timely manner toappropriately manage any risks.
Assess,develop, implement and evaluate OT care plans using a person centred approachwith individuals using the service.
Liaise andeffectively communicate with all people involved in an individual's care,including consultants, AC/RC, social workers, nurses, Assistant Practitioners,carers and family members.
Promoteand develop innovative and creative ways of working using the resourcesavailable to achieve the possible care and outcomes.
About us
Hello!
Weare Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.
Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.
Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Rankedas one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companiestop 100 large company list.
Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.
Workingat Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but wereally mean it.
Welike to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Comeand Join us !
Pleasenote: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AIgenerated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that hasbeen automatically generated.
Shouldyou require any assistance in completing this application due to a disabilityor other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
To beresponsible for coordinating and developing the rehabilitation OT service underthe supervision of the OT Clinical Lead
Toautonomously manage and deliver an effective, evidence based occupationaltherapy (OT) service to people diagnosed with a Serious Mental Illness/ mentalhealth problem who are resident within the locality and in receipt ofrehabilitation services.
To beresponsible for specialist OT assessment, developing, implementing andevaluating therapy plans using a person-centred approach and incorporating theRecovery Star.
To providesupervision for junior OT staff within the rehabilitation service.
To educate,advise and recommend appropriate person-centred activity programmes which willenhance service users quality of life and participation in meaningfulactivities.
As a memberof a multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectivelycommunicating with all relevant parties.
To promoteinnovative and creative ways of working with service users/carers with complexneeds.
Effectivelymanage the resources available to achieve the best possible care and outcomesfor service users
Createa stimulating and productive working and learning environment for themselves,colleagues and students
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
* Ability to demonstrate maintenance of CPD and ongoing learning.
* Evidence of developed communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation
* Evidence of ability to meet changes in service needs
* Evidence of ability to chair meetings/discussions and make constructive comments
* Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group
* Ability to transport self to a variety of locations to meet the needs of service users.
* Full, clear driving license and use of a car.
Knowledge
* A working knowledge of CPA, current practice in mental health, risk assessment and management.
* Knowledge of safe working practices.
* Knowledge of a range of theories/models underpinning Occupational Therapy clinical practice.
* Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation and guidance.
* Knowledge of audit processes
* Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
* Awareness of current research relevant to the field Interview.
* Knowledge of audit processes
* Knowledge of a range of approaches used in mental health practice e.g. Person Centred Care; PSI and CBT
* Awareness of current research relevant to the field.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years POST registration experience working with people with functional mental health problems and/or cognitive impairment.
* Knowledge of OT Theory, models of practice relevant to post
* Experience of working in a multi disciplinary team
* Experience of effective caseload management
* Experience of liaising with other teams or services e.g. GPs, Voluntary sector services, Care Management
* Experience of managing staff and students.
* Experience of working in a team setting.
* Experience in service development and implementation.
* Experience of presenting at professional forums.
* Experience of audit and service user involvement
* Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
* Application form.
* Interview.
* Reference.
* Professional Portfolio.
* Experience in service development and implementation.
* Experience of presenting at professional forums.
* Experience of audit and service user involvement
* Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy.
* State registration with HPC.
* Have specialist knowledge and training in SMI, gained through post registration experience and specific training and apply this specialist knowledge when delivering care to service users.
* Post-basic education in mental health practice relevant to the practice area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£31,049 to £46,580 a yearBand 5 or 6 depending on experience
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